White-eared Parakeet (Pyrrhura leucotis)
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White-eared Parakeet

Pyrrhura leucotis (Kuhl, 1820)

23–25 cmLength76 gWeight

The white-eared parakeet or maroon-faced parakeet (Pyrrhura leucotis) is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots.

Busiest months: October · Most records: Brazil

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: October · Most records: Brazil

White-eared Parakeet has been recorded at 12 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Linhares – Reserva Natural da Vale do Rio DoceBrazil713 records
  2. RPPN Serra BonitaBrazil83 records
  3. Porto Seguro – RPPN Estação VeracelBrazil18 records
More places
  1. PN de Boa Nova – Mata do CharmeBrazil5 records
  2. Vale das Flores – Fazenda Boa VistaBrazil2 records
  3. PN de Itatiaia – Hotel do YpêBrazil2 records
  4. PN do Itatiaia – Trilha dos Três PicosBrazil1 record
  5. Reserva Biológica Augusto RuschiBrazil1 record
  6. PN do Itatiaia – Agulhas Negras RoadBrazil1 record
  7. Nova Friburgo – Ecolodge ItororóBrazil1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Brazil

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The white-eared parakeet or maroon-faced parakeet (Pyrrhura leucotis) is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is endemic to Brazil.

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Questions

How big is the White-eared Parakeet?

The White-eared Parakeet is about 23–25 cm long and weighs around 76 g.

Where does the White-eared Parakeet live?

Its breeding range: South America: eastern, southeastern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Brazil.

When is the best time to see the White-eared Parakeet?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the White-eared Parakeet endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the White-eared Parakeet as Vulnerable.

What does the White-eared Parakeet eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the White-eared Parakeet in?

It belongs to the family African & New World Parrots (Psittacidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).

At a glance

Length
23–25 cm
Weight
76 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
115 mm
Tail
107 mm
Bill
16 mm
Tarsus
12 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: eastern, southeastern Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Parrot Psittaciformes
Family
African & New World Parrots Psittacidae
Genus
Pyrrhura

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White-eared Parakeet

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